ALEXANDRA REPYAK
Clinton Township,MI
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Plymouth-Canton Early Childhood Program
08.2022 - Current
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning aligning with Creative Curriculum.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Developed positive and effective classroom management system that promoted a safe and engaging environment for students.
- Built personal relationships with both students and families to provide a cooperative approach to learning.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Maintained daily tasks such as attendance, staff emails, family communications, etc.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
Camp Counselor
LifeTime Fitness
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided entertaining and educational opportunities to explore recreational activities and enjoyable experiences for the children
- Supervised campers during recreational activities to ensure safe practices, goal achievement, and overall well-being
- Facilitated daily lesson plans curated for different skills and age groups from 4 years old to 12 years old
- Maintained a clean and hygienic space for children to safely engage in group play and recreational activities
- Learned safety protocol for all emergency situations at the facility such as evacuation, injury, lockdown, and more.
Premier Substitute
Plymouth Canton Early Childhood Program
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Differentiated teaching skills to meet individual student needs.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervise students in the classroom, hallways, playground, meal times, and other shared school spaces.
Student Intern
Royal Oak Public Schools - Addams Elementary
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Observed and co-taught with cooperating teacher full-time to meet the needs of 19 students.
- Collaborated with cooperating teacher to create lesson plans that are standard-aligned and on track with appropriate development and scaffolding.
- Familiar curriculums include Reader's and Writer's Workshop and Math Expressions.
- Gradually take over responsibilities and teaching to eventually run the classroom fully and independently
- Monitored students at varying learning levels and differentiated instruction towards their needs.
- Meet weekly for seminar class with other interns and learn professional skills to better our experience.
- Attend weekly professional development meetings hosted by the district or Western Michigan University, and other committee meetings such as Building Faculty Committee and Union Meetings.
- Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
Co-Teacher
Lakeside Assembly Of God Preschool & Child Care
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Team-taught with Lead Preschool Teacher to meet the needs of 12, three-year-old children.
- Collaborated with co-teacher to create engaging summer themes and lessons that are differentiated and developmentally appropriate.
- Build positive relationships between other staff and families of the students.
Student Pre-Intern
New Life Head Start In KRESA
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Co-led and collaborated with cooperating preschool teachers two days a week to meet the needs of 18 students
- Created state standard-aligned lesson plans that also align with the school curriculum.
- Monitored and observed students at different developmental levels and create lesson activities curated towards their specific needs.
Student Pre-Intern
Portage Public Schools, Woodland Elementary School
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Team-led with cooperating first grade teacher virtually, one full school day a week, to meet the needs of 48 students.
- Collaborated with cooperating teacher on lessons promoting engagement and understanding through a virtual platform.
- Created state standard-aligned lesson plans that also align with the school curriculum.
- Employed a broad range of instructional strategies to facilitate student interest and maximize learning for the students.
EMentor
Western Michigan University OST
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided mentoring support to around 120 incoming students virtually throughout the academic year.
- Communicated regularly with mentees via text message and email using Salesforce to keep them updated and respond to any inquiries promptly.
- Participated in a committee for the Instagram account promoting social media engagement.
- Promptly attended all required 1:1 meetings, staff meetings, committee meetings, and staff trainings.
Co-Facilitator
Western Michigan University, OST
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted in teaching the First-Year Seminar class (FYE2100) to encourage students in their transition to college.
- Collaborated with the Primary Instructor to plan semester curriculum, incorporate the Wellness Wheel, and split up teaching responsibilities.
- Scheduled one-on-one appointments with each student during the semester as a check-in.
- Taught an assignment to the class individually on a topic of choice such as time management, academic success, and other college skills.
- Attended weekly staff meetings with other student facilitators and learn professional development skills to improve our teaching and the class.
Resident Assistant
Ackley/Shilling Halls
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Led as a role model for the floor to keep a friendly and safe environment while building personal relationships.
- Developed and implemented programs, study groups and mentoring to promote student success.
- Conducted administrative responsibilities such as working the front desk, writing incident reports, and more.
- Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
- Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
- Mediated conflict resolution with roommates and other residence hall members to promote peace, order and positive relationships.
- Established and enforced residence hall policies and quiet hours to establish safe and respectful living environment.
Tutor
Edison Environmental Science Academy
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Tutored Kindergarten students focusing on fine motor skills, letter recognition, letter- sound knowledge, and writing first names.
- Volunteered two hours a week to build a consistent relationships and effective learning with the students.
- Collaborated with cooperating teacher to identify student needs and build individualized lesson plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education W/ Minor in Music
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI12.2021
Skills
- Computer Proficiency
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Student Data Management
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Support Emotional Needs
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Parent and Guardian Relations
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
Additional Information
- AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS , Burge Educational Scholarship 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2020; 2020 - 2021 Western Michigan University Achievement Scholarship 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2020 Western Michigan University Grant 2017 - 2018 Western Michigan University Dean's List 2017 - 2020 Michigan Regional Optimist Award 20163
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Plymouth-Canton Early Childhood Program
08.2022 - Current
Camp Counselor
LifeTime Fitness
06.2022 - 08.2022
Premier Substitute
Plymouth Canton Early Childhood Program
01.2022 - 06.2022
Student Intern
Royal Oak Public Schools - Addams Elementary
09.2021 - 12.2021
Co-Teacher
Lakeside Assembly Of God Preschool & Child Care
05.2021 - 08.2021
Student Pre-Intern
New Life Head Start In KRESA
01.2021 - 04.2021
Student Pre-Intern
Portage Public Schools, Woodland Elementary School
09.2020 - 12.2020
EMentor
Western Michigan University OST
08.2020 - 04.2021
Co-Facilitator
Western Michigan University, OST
08.2020 - 12.2020
Tutor
Edison Environmental Science Academy
09.2018 - 12.2018
Resident Assistant
Ackley/Shilling Halls
08.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education W/ Minor in Music
Western Michigan University
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